Canadensis, Pennsylvania
Encyclopedia
Canadensis is an unincorporated community
in Monroe County
, Pennsylvania
, United States
. Canadensis is home to a few small shops, restaurants and churches. The "crossroads", which is the intersection of Pennsylvania Routes 447
and 390
, is the center of the community. Its name is derived from the Latin word meaning "Of Canada".
resort toward Stroudsburg
, named "Alpine Mountain" along with a family friendly mountain resort, Daniels Top-O-The Poconos. The area is more for the outdoor enthusiasts, mostly during the summer, but also during the winter when skiing is available. In the summer Canadensis serves as a home to many sleepaway campers from the tri-state area at Camp Canadensis
. There are no actual tourism sites within Canadensis. Canadensis has few restaurants and small businesses which function to serve the local economy rather than attract tourists.
(Bordering East Stroudsburg Area School District
)
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
in Monroe County
Monroe County, Pennsylvania
-National protected areas:* Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area * Middle Delaware National Scenic River -Demographics:As of the census of 2010, there are 176,567 people, 49,454 households, and 36,447 families residing in the county. The population density was 228 people per square mile...
, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
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, United States
United States
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. Canadensis is home to a few small shops, restaurants and churches. The "crossroads", which is the intersection of Pennsylvania Routes 447
Pennsylvania Route 447
Pennsylvania Route 447 is a 26.3 mile long north–south state route located in northeast Pennsylvania in The Poconos. The southern terminus of the route is at Interstate 80 and U.S. Route 209 in Smithfield Township. The northern terminus is at Pennsylvania Route 191 and Pennsylvania Route...
and 390
Pennsylvania Route 390
Pennsylvania Route 390 is an long state highway located in Monroe, and Pike counties in Pennsylvania. The southern terminus is at PA 940 near Paradise Township. The major routes that PA 390 joins are PA 191, PA 447, and I-84. The northern terminus is at PA 507 in Tafton View.Along the route, PA...
, is the center of the community. Its name is derived from the Latin word meaning "Of Canada".
Tourism
Canadensis is the "heart" of the Poconos; it is home to a number of bed & breakfasts as well as a very small skiingSkiing
Skiing is a recreational activity using skis as equipment for traveling over snow. Skis are used in conjunction with boots that connect to the ski with use of a binding....
resort toward Stroudsburg
Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Stroudsburg is a borough in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located in the Poconos region of the state, approximately five miles from the Delaware Water Gap, at the confluence of the Brodhead and Pocono Creeks. It is the county seat of Monroe County. Stroudsburg is part of the...
, named "Alpine Mountain" along with a family friendly mountain resort, Daniels Top-O-The Poconos. The area is more for the outdoor enthusiasts, mostly during the summer, but also during the winter when skiing is available. In the summer Canadensis serves as a home to many sleepaway campers from the tri-state area at Camp Canadensis
Camp Canadensis
Camp Canadensis is seven week, co-ed, overnight camp located in the Pocono Mountains region of Monroe County, Pennsylvania USA. Camp Canadensis is made up of campers primarily from New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania; however, there are campers coming from other nearby states...
. There are no actual tourism sites within Canadensis. Canadensis has few restaurants and small businesses which function to serve the local economy rather than attract tourists.
Transportation
Canadensis has two state roads, Pennsylvania Route 447 and Pennsylvania Route 390, which intersect at the "center" of town.Bordering towns
- Mountainhome (southwest),
- Panther (north),
- Skytop (northeast),
- Price Township (south),
- Buckhill Falls,
- Cresco
Schools
Pocono Mountain School DistrictPocono Mountain School District
Pocono Mountain School District is located in Northeast Pennsylvania, USA, in Monroe County. It encompasses approximately 304 square miles. According to 2000 local census data, it serves a resident population of approximately 60,000...
(Bordering East Stroudsburg Area School District
East Stroudsburg Area School District
East Stroudsburg Area School District is a public school district located in the Poconos of northeast Pennsylvania. The headquarters are located on North Courtland Street in the Borough of East Stroudsburg...
)